Couple Marry While Running The London Marathon



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Two competitors got married during the 28th annual London Marathon. Why? Are they mad?

Rachel Pitt, 37, ran up the aisle with fiancé Garry Keates, 44, after taking a half-mile detour from the route to become the first couple to tie the knot in a Christian ceremony during the race.

The pair managed a quick wash before taking their vows at 3.15pm in front of 50 guests at St Bride’s Church on Fleet Street. Mr Keates, a fireman, carried his bride over the line at 4.50pm, seven hours and five minutes after the start.



Posted on April 27, 2009 | Filed Under Life

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